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Politics 5 months ago
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Militarization, crackdown fears overshadow cybersecurity bill
The government is aiming to pass the cybersecurity and resilience bill into law by the end of 2025, as the draft law has been included in the House of Representatives’ 2025 Prolegnas (National Legislation Program) priority list.
Politics 6 months ago
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Calls for open, transparent process on asset bill
Following a string of violent protests across the country, the House of Representatives included the asset forfeiture bill in its 2025 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) priority bill, aiming to pass the long-awaited draft law by the end of the year.
Politics 10 months ago
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House prioritizes KUHAP revision over other bills
The House of Representatives Commission III overseeing legal affairs are focusing on finishing the deliberation of Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) by the end of this year, before moving on to other law revisions, including those governing the Attorney General’s Office and the National Police.
Politics 1 year ago
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House, govt agree to place new Jakarta council under president
Lawmakers and government representatives have agreed that a sitting president appoint the chair of the propose Jakarta Agglomeration Council, after critics pointed out that the initial bill putting the vice president at its helm seemed accommodative of Jokowi's perceived dynastic interests.
National 5 years ago
Workers to protest omnibus bill as companies continue with business as usual
Several labor groups are intent upon holding nationwide rallies against the omnibus bill on job creation on April 30, the eve of May Day, as non-essential employees are still required to work as usual despite the COVID-19 outbreak.
Politics 5 years ago
Omnibus bill on job creation: Labor articles to be discussed last amid public protests
The deliberations on the controversial omnibus bill on job creation will begin with noncontroversial topics, namely provisions on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) empowerment, following opposition from labor groups.
Politics 5 years ago
House to resume deliberating KUHP bill amid pandemic
The legislature has cited the government's early release policy, issued as part of the measures to combat the COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia, as its reason for attempting to push through the two contentious bills during the public health emergency.
